Chapter 649

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“Enough!” Collin snapped, noticing Linsey’s expression turning frigid again, wishing Carol would simply vanish.
After all, Carol’s manipulative words had already planted doubt in Linsey’s heart.
Linsey sneered and chimed in, “She’s only speaking the truth. Is that why you’re angry?”
In front of Linsey, Collin’s usual authoritative presence quickly faded. “Linsey, listen, I—”
Without sparing him a glance, Linsey calmly said, “I appreciate your efforts for apprehending Carol. Since you’ve already caught her, perhaps you could drop her off at the nearest police station. She assaulted me, so let’s handle this legally, without relying on your influence.”
Collin’s gaze grew intense. He paused, then his eyes, cold and unforgiving, fixed on Carol, still on the floor. To himself more than anyone, he whispered, “She’s responsible for your injury. She’ll face the consequences.”
Linsey caught her breath in shock upon hearing his words.
Before she could react, one of Collin’s associates harshly twisted Carol’s wrist.
The shrill scream that followed echoed through the living room. Carol could barely comprehend the agony as it overwhelmed her.
“My hand, my hand… it hurts!” Carol’s complexion turned ghostly as she grasped her now limp hand, tears cascading down her cheeks, painting a picture of pure misery.
Alexa, horrified, rushed to Carol’s aid, exclaiming, “Carol! What can we do now?”
With a look of intense loathing, Alexa turned toward Collin, her voice shaky with emotion. “You can’t do this! It’s against the law!”
Yet, Collin’s face was a mask of indifference. “She deserved it for tormenting Linsey. It’s overdue,” he declared coldly.
Linsey observed the scene, her emotions a whirlwind of conflict. It was then that she truly understood the extent of Collin’s authority as the head of CR Corporation.
To him, Carol was merely a minor obstacle, easily disposed of. This ruthless side of Collin, so at odds with the compassionate man she once knew, shook her deeply.
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She turned her gaze aside, fighting to hold back the surge of bitterness rising within her.
Around her, Carol’s and Alexa’s cries filled the air, yet a profound silence seemed to engulf Linsey. Everything seemed unfamiliar—Collin most of all.
Suddenly, outside disturbances broke the tense atmosphere.
“Why did Mr. Riley bring us back?”
“Jeffery, take a deep breath, relax.”
Linsey glanced up to see Myla, Cruz, and Jeffery, still clad in his hospital attire, being led into the living room by Collin’s security.
As Myla walked in, her eyes immediately fell on Carol, who was weeping on the floor.
A wave of concern washed over Myla as she hurried to Carol’s side. “Carol, what’s wrong? Why are you so pale?”
Hearing Myla’s voice, Carol burst into sobs. “Mom! Help me, please! Mr. Riley is threatening to imprison me! They even broke my right hand!”
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